Yohan Cabaye has emerged as a leading candidate to captain Newcastle United - if Fabricio Coloccini quits the Geordies to return to Argentina.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa for an undisclosed fee - with three more French players set to join him. Bordeaux striker Yoan Gouffran revealed on Twitter last night he was on the verge of a move to Tyneside, with Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissko and Nancy left-back Maassadio Haidara believed to be on their way. Highly-rated Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel is also open to a move to Newcastle if a deal can be struck with Sporting Lisbon.

The signing of Mapou Yanga-M'Biwa does not necessarily mean Fabricio Coloccini will leave Newcastle this month - according to the Argentinian's father.

Danny Rose will be a Sunderland player for the rest of the season after Spurs allowed their recall clause on the England Under 21 international to lapse.

Sunderland are preparing to clear the decks at Academy level with a raft of young talent set to leave.

Alan Tate is back at Swansea City after his loan spell at Leeds United came to an end a week early.

Garry Monk believes the home crowd will have a key part to play when Swansea City host a Chelsea side primed to attack tonight.